Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

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(Winona)

Dr. Green steps out into the hospital room, his expression a blend of exhaustion and gravity. I brace myself for the worst news,

"Dr. Green, how is he?" Judy's voice is barely more than a whisper laced with desperation and fear.

He takes a deep breath, his eyes meeting mine with a look that says it all. "Jayden is critical right now. He's lost a lot of blood. We performed emergency surgery to remove the bullet. He coded twice on the table, but we were able to stabilize him. But if there'd been a third time, we'd have lost him."

The words hit me like a punch to the gut. Judy gasps, her hand flying to her mouth.

Dr. Green continues, "The bullet lodged up behind his heart, luckily. The angle he was on saved him but there's extensive lung and artery damage"

"Is he... is he going to get through this?" I manage to ask, my voice trembling.

Dr. Green hesitates, glancing between us. "I honestly don't know. He's in an induced coma. It's a standard procedure to give his body a chance to heal without any stress. We won't know more until the swelling goes down. If he gets through the next 24 hours, he has a real chance."

Come on Jayden. Don't give up now, I think

"Did he... did he suffer brain damage?" Judy asks, her voice breaking.

for too long. We won't know the extent of any potential damage until he wakes up. But we need

memory again when he wakes up? "Dr.

just take each day as it comes and if he opens his

to sit with him,"

visitors for at least 24 hours," Dr. Green continues. "His body needs time to recover. If he makes it through, we can start to

this alone. My chest tightens with fear. I don't want

need to be close

her, seeing her not just as the fierce woman who's been my adversary, but as a mother terrified for her child. Her usual controlled demeanor is gone, replaced by raw,

a pang of empathy for her. Despite everything, she loves Jayden fiercely, just

I'd like to go home to Abby. can't handle waiting here like

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thing in the morning to see how he's going." My daughter is

things. He will be moving out and there's no chance of us ever being anything other than friends

release. I think you've had enough excitement for one day. Ladies, just pray he gets through the night. I'll be in touch. Dr. Green

in her tear-filled eyes. "I... I don't know what I'll do if

Abby. She'd love to see you. You're

"I'm sure."

I'm sorry for everything. For how I've treated you. Jayden really loves you, and I see

believe that she'll feel this way later on? I'm not sure I'd go that far yet. My eyes are still wide open

I

feels good to have this

my messed up clothes and put them in the bag my new clothes came in. As I pass the nurses station, I make sure Dr. Green has given me the go ahead to leave. He has. I can't wait to

say, my voice shaky. "Jayden...